Prisma Health has announced COVID-19 community testing events for Tuesday, June, 2, with more events to be announced early next week.
The drive-through community testing, done in partnership with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and state agencies, tries to reach populations who may not otherwise have access to traditional testing or online virtual visits. Testing is a priority for Prisma Health.
Testing at Tuesday’s sites will be provided 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Upstate location
· Tuesday, June 2, East End Elementary, 505 E. Second Ave, Easley
Midlands locations
· Tuesday, June 2, E.E. Taylor Elementary, 200 McRae St, Columbia
To ensure that inclement weather hasn’t affected scheduled drive-through sites, visit https://www.prismahealth.org/coronavirus/. The community testing sites are only intended for free community testing. Physician-ordered testing for patients who already have providers, have completed a Virtual Visit or need pre-surgical testing should take place at hospital-based testing sites as instructed by their providers.
Here is what community members should know about community testing sites:
· People will be tested for active COVID-19 infections.
· No one needs a doctor’s order.
· Testing will be given regardless of ability to pay.
· No appointment is needed.
· Spanish-speaking Prisma Health team members will be available at every site.
· All those taking part will be given masks when they arrive. They will also be asked to maintain social distancing.
· Test results should come back within four days.
· Everyone tested will receive follow-up information about test results – whether positive or negative – from providers at Prisma Health.
· Everyone will get tips on isolating at home if sick, caring for themselves and seeking more help if symptoms worsen.
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